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In reply to the discussion: I was forced today [View all]Daleuhlmann
(618 posts)65. "I Feel Your Pain," Texasgal!
This requirement is outrageous! Musk is not a. elected official, and therefore should have no say-so in firing anybody! The bews is reporting that a government decision siding with those who who has contradicted Musk and told federal employees that the following the order was voluntary, not mandatory. Then, when Trump had heard of the dispute, the senile, old fool jumped in and announced that mandatory compliance was a "great idea," and sided with his favorite"MuskRAT. "
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Sorry - I replied to myself instead of to you - but I did explain my thoughts.
soldierant
Feb 2025
#77
What Elon Musk does in a lifetime will never be as important as what you do in one week.
Scrivener7
Feb 2025
#8
Every time I talk to or Secure Message a VA employee in my area, I now add a special thanks.
Wonder Why
Feb 2025
#10
As a social worker, I thank you for being there for people who need help.
kerry-is-my-prez
Feb 2025
#43
Omg! You have the Secret Service helping you? Or do you work for them?
kerry-is-my-prez
Feb 2025
#46
Screen print that so they don't claim you've never sent it. Set return receipt on.
TheBlackAdder
Feb 2025
#25
It is often common practice for a supervisor to require an accounting of tasks and hours. Musk does not have the
Martin68
Feb 2025
#31
Sending you hugs and thanks for all you do. I don't need a list to know you make a difference in the lives of Veterans
MLAA
Feb 2025
#35
I worked for a couple of large corporations that did this shit. Once I got into corporate world I was told not uncommon
Cheezoholic
Feb 2025
#36
I am fortunate to be near enough retirement that if I ever had to do this I could be an asshole about it. nt
Gore1FL
Feb 2025
#58
I submitted my ideas and comments too (we are all federal employees now).
waterwatcher123
Feb 2025
#70